Senior Research Fellow_sleep Psychology

The University of Sydney

Camperdown, Australia
Base: $156,103; bonus/equity: not specified; benef...
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Multimodal neuroimaging expertise
Electrophysiological sleep methodologies
Competitive research funding success
** The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Research Fellow specialized in sleep psychology to lead innovative research on sleep and cognitive function. This full-time, fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work autonomously on impactful projects in sleep neuroscience. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading an independent research program examining the neurophysiological mechanisms linking sleep, brain clearance, and cognitive function across adulthood and ageing.
  • Candidates will work with a high degree of autonomy to advance multimodal neuroimaging approaches and build interdisciplinary collaborations within the Healthy Brain Ageing program.
  • The position offers a base salary of $156,103 plus 17% superannuation for a full-time fixed term appointment at the Camperdown Campus.

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** The University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Research Fellow specialized in sleep psychology to lead innovative research on sleep and cognitive function. This full-time, fixed-term position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work autonomously on impactful projects in sleep neuroscience. **

Salary

Base: $156,103; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 17% superannuation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • multimodal neuroimaging expertise
  • electrophysiological sleep methodologies
  • competitive research funding success
  • HDR student supervision experience

Nice-to-have

  • interdisciplinary collaboration skills
  • strong publication track record
  • strategic higher education understanding

Key Requirements

  • PhD in psychology, neuroscience, or biomedical science
  • Substantial postdoctoral experience in sleep neuroscience
  • Unrestricted work rights in Australia required

Work Rights

Must have unrestricted work rights in Australia

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